Typing Master Express Review

A great program for All types of..well typers!

Submitted by zspitfire04 on Mon, 2008-05-19 19:28.
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The lowest price: 17.91$
You can buy it at RegNow for that price.
Pros:
Variety of things to do. Easy to catch on and learn. Universally adaptable to all ages.
Cons:
Not for those who already type above average. Can become boring after a long while's usage. Perhaps a bit outdated.
Review:

When I first put my hands on this program, I thought to myself "Egh..It's just another one of those annoying typing programs". To my surprise, I was only half-right. This program is a well rounded program that I would recommend to users who are know-nothings and to those master-typers out there as well.

I started the program as someone who is already considered a fast typer (Approx. 80 words per minute), so I wasn't really expecting much from this program besides the usual repetitiveness of button pushing and the occasional "showing off" when it came around to testing. I was however shocked to notice I was actually being entertained by the program.

This programs a large one however, which tends to be a bit of a memory hog. This might not be much of a problem to many of its users, however multi-tasking with this program isn't recommended at all. If you are looking to just doing a lesson here and there for a few minutes a day, this program is probably not for you, as you'd be better off typing something more productive. This program requires full attention and is best used in increments of about 45 - 60 minutes a day.

The programs techniques it uses varies from the boring old "type this letter, then that one, then this one and that one" to neat little games that will have you frustrated trying to beat your old high score. This program is universally created for a diversity of users, so while you enjoy typing, your child can enjoy it as well, both getting a unique experience from it.

There are a wide variety of tests and other activities so one doesn't become bored with the program so soon, unlike a lot of other typing programs. The greatest thing I noticed, which they don't really explain much of, is the ability to create your own tests and lessons. This can sometimes bring your experience to a whole other level with even more challenging words and sentence structures.

Conclusion:

This program is definitely worth a look at if you are in dire need of catching up on today's technology-oriented world or are just wanting to catch up on your average typing skills. An overall decent learning experience.